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Erica sessiliflora

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Erica sessiliflora Heath,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like

Description:

Upright, soft, green foliage shrub which produces masses of long tall spikes covered with pale yellowish-green tubular flowers from Autumn through Spring. Perfect for cottage themed gardens. Grows to 1-2m in height.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Ericaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Green, Yellow

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Low

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